Police Officers in Short Supply: Real Cops Reveal Why | The Crime Dawg Podcast | Ep. 8

The CDP Boys discuss why and how police officer recruitment and hiring practices have changed, and their adverse effects on the future of law enforcement.

The CDP Boys:

JOHNNY FIORICA
Johnny is a retired Detective with 30 years at the Rochester, NY Police Department. From uniform patrol to undercover narcotics, he investigated a range of crimes. In the last five years, he was part of the Violent Crime Task Force (VCTF) sponsored by ATF, targeting narcotics and weapons suppliers. Johnny also served with the Hostage Negotiation Team. He holds degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology. However, his proudest achievements came as a member of the St. Anthony’s Kickball Championship Team in 1977 and being crowned the RPD Undercover TETRIS Champ in 1999.

DAVID SIMPSON
David is retired from the Rochester, NY Police Department having spent more than 20 years as a decorated homicide, SVU, and narcotics investigator, street cop, SWAT team member, firearms instructor and federal task force officer. David is CEO of his home and family, a cohost on Crime Dawg podcast, a local and national media consultant on law enforcement issues, youth hockey coach, and average golfer.

JASON BLANCHARD
With 24 years at the Rochester, NY Police Department, Jason currently serves in the Community Relations Unit and is a Hostage Negotiation Team member. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science. He's a self-proclaimed Hall of Fame member (HOF ‘94), and is never shy to offer an opinion. Jason cohosts the Crime Dawg Podcast, and is the only Alpha male on the show.

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